LVNL (Air Traffic Control the Netherlands) is the Dutch air navigation service provider (ANSP). It ensures the safe, efficient, and reliable handling of air traffic at airports and in Dutch airspace. LVNL is actively involved in integrating drones into the airspace through U-space projects and collaborates with partners like Altitude Angel to develop UTM (Unmanned Traffic Management) systems. They also work to promote sustainable aviation practices.
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Air Traffic Control The Netherlands (LVNL) conducted a successful trial issuing air traffic control instructions to a drone pilot via the Altitude Angel developed GoDrone app.
LVNL's aim for the test was to gain knowledge and experience to develop an operational UTM (unified traffic management) system for managing unmanned aircraft.
Jurgen van Avermaete, General Manager of Procedures at LVNL, stated that the trial's success is an important milestone towards safe air traffic control for both manned and unmanned flights in the same airspace.
Altitude Angel's solutions are deployed by air navigation service providers around the globe, including LVNL in the Netherlands, Avinor in Norway, and NATS in the UK.